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Durham Veteran to Lift Weight of a Tank After Near-Fatal Motorbike Crash
Ten months on from a motorbike accident that nearly killed him, a former member of the Light Dragoons is using the motto ‘Cavalry Never Fail’ to spur him on in his effort to raise money for the Charity that supported his recovery. Dan Thomson, 43 years old and from Durham, who owns the Legion St...
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County Durham Supper Club Gets Year-Round Boost Thanks to Karbon Homes Grant
A community centre based in County Durham has been awarded £3,990 by Karbon Homes to run a year-round family supper club for residents. Burnhope Community Centre’s project gives families in the area the chance to come together, learn about new foods and how to prepare them and eat a meal at the e...
Seaham Food Festival Serves Up a Feast of Flavours and Family Fun This August
A North East food festival will be serving up more than just amazing eats this summer, with a fun-filled programme of live entertainment adding extra excitement to the menu. Seaham Food Festival will bring back its unmissable blend of live cookery demonstrations and more than 100 traders to the Coun...
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RSPCA Urges Durham Residents to Become Local Animal Heroes This Summer
The RSPCA has revealed that hedgehogs are the wildlife most likely to need help this summer in Durham – as the animal welfare charity launches a new ‘Local Animal Hero’ guide to mobilise local residents to help sick and injured animals. New findings from the RSPCA’s new 2025 Animal Kindness ...
Police dog Jet is a hit with children during visit to County Durham nursery
Police dog Jet delighted children during a community visit by Durham Police officers Connor and Claire to Clever Clogs Day Nursery in Bowburn, where they introduced the kids to police work
Raby Castle Volunteer Jimmy Nicol Nominated for Durham Tourism Superstar
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Face of vile predator who tried to rape teenage girl in County Durham woodland
A vile County Durham man with a “fantasy” for sex attacks on women tried to rape a teenage girl walking alone in woodland.
Met Office weather forecast for County Durham and Darlington for the weekend
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham from Friday, June 27.
Smiley County Durham tot Finley fighting aggressive brain cancer at 14 months old
Just two months ago, County Durham tot Finley celebrated turning one; now he’s facing a battle against an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Popular city centre sandwich shop put on the market for £75,000
Popular sandwich shop, The Picnic Basket on Elvet in Durham has been put on the market, with the business available for £75,000.
Cannabis farmer jailed after police bust drugs factory seizing hundreds of plants
Police arrested a man who greeted them when they called at a house which was found to have been given over to the cultivation of cannabis.
Walter the bricklaying robot uses skills to make walls for new County Durham homes
A wall-laying robot named WLTR ("Walter") is revolutionising housebuilding in Durham where it is constructing 27 homes.
New Support Hubs Open Across County Durham to Tackle Homelessness
Additional support and accommodation is now available for single households who are experiencing homelessness across County Durham. Durham County Council has received government funding to establish a Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP), to provide up to 32 bed spaces for people fro...
Drug users turned on each other in mugging after row over 'deal' near Durham hotel
Two men mugged a fellow drug user of his mobile phone and bank card after a row following the sharing out of a “deal”, a court heard.
Neglected garden in County Durham transformed into haven or veterans
A neglected garden at Hollyacre House in Durham, County Durham, has been transformed into a peaceful haven for Armed Forces veterans.
Northern Echo publishes major report into skills challenge
A major Northern Echo report brings together insight and information from colleges across the region into the skills challenge
How AI is transforming NHS care in North East - and joining the fight against cancer
NHS hospitals across the North East are using AI technology to improve patient healthcare.
Machete and hammer used in County Durham street fight which ended in amputated finger
Two teenagers sought to settle a dispute with a street fight in which weapons were used and injuries were caused.
County Durham Benfieldside candidates reveal campaigns ahead of by-election
The candidates standing in a council by-election have set out their campaigns to voters.
Free Wellbeing Walk and Picnic Planned for Riverside Park This July
A free community wellbeing walk aimed at boosting both the body and mind is set to take place next month, and everyone is invited to take part. Durham County Council is appealing to residents to take part in the Big Walk event at Riverside Park in Chester-le-Street, organised by the authority’...